Papa John's sues former Chicago pizzeria franchise group

Dec. 8, 2005

Crains Chicago Business:Papa John's has sued a group of pizza operators charging them with infringement of trademarks and operating stores as "fronts" for real estate mogul and restaurateur, Antoin "Tony" Rezko, after the company cancelled its franchise agreement with Rezko in 2004.

The eight-count complaint, filed in federal court in Chicago on Dec. 7, charges two individuals and four businesses with racketeering, trademark infringement, unfair competition and other infractions.